Run for the Pasig River - Race Day Pics

Today, November 20, 2011 or 11.20.2011, the Philippines again attempted to break the Guinness World Record of Most Participated Eco-Foot Race at the Run for the Pasig River.

We joined the 5K run, the same as last year's category. The starting point this time was at the Roxas Boulevard corner Pedro Gil Street. Just at the estimate of the 3K crowd as well as the 5K, I believe that this morning's event surpassed the previous world record set last year.

Though the organizers tried to offer a wider route for all participants, the stop-run-walk and zig zag style was still needed for runners like us to get through the crowd of people mostly students who prefer to walk.

All in all, it was a fun activity and knowing that it would go to a noble cause, the feeling was great!

Sharing some of our photos during and after the run, for more pics please click HERE.

At the starting line

Photo ops while waiting for gunstart

Just after crossing the 5K Finish line

At the event stage as  background

See you on the road guys!

Run for the Pasig River - My Race Packet

At the almost last day of registration, we decided to join again at the Run for the Pasig River. Last year, 10.10.10, we joined the 116,000 runners and walkers alike in achieving a Guinness World Record.

And this year, the organizers are again attempting to beat that record at the aim of 150,000 runners. I hope that this time, the roads are wider enough to accommodate everyone.

My Race Bib & Souvenir Necklace

Same as last year, no race singlet for me this time. I will be wearing my Pinoy Fitness.com tech shirt in this race.

See you on the road guys!

Run for the Pasig River on November 20, 2011

Are you once again ready to support ABS-CBN Foundation’s Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP)? Or do you want to be part of this year’s goal to break another Guinness World Record targeting 150,000 runners!? Then save this date! 11.20.2011 for this year’s biggest eco-foot race dubbed Run For the Pasig River 2011

Run for the Pasig River 2011
November 20, 2011
SM Mall of Asia (Finish Point)
3K/5K/10K

Registration Fees:
3K and 5K – PHP 300
10K – PHP 450
For Students – PHP 150
Registration Starts on September 10, 2011

Registration Venues:
Visit -> http://runforthepasigriver.com/

Run for the Pasig River Race Maps:

Powerhouse race directors Eric Emperio (10K), Thumbie Remigio (3K and 5K) and Rio Dela Cruz (21K) will join forces to make this momentous event happen on the said date. The 21K distance is closed to public and will be participated by KBPIP sponsors and partners, and will go around Metro Manila passing by Estero de Paco where the rehabilitation of Pasig River was made.

I know there has been questions on where the funding for last year went!? Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig was able to give us some rehabilitation photos of Estero de Paco for everyone to see the progress that has been made for only a year.

Read Achievements – Click Here!

Cleaning Pasig River is no easy task, but the Foundation was able to give a definite timeline and a systematic way on how to attack the problem, in their statement, in 2012 they are targeting the U-BELT area, 2013 would be QC/San Juan/Makati, 2014 would focus on Tondo and Marikina, 2015 is in Laguna, and finally in 2016 – Manila Bay!

Sounds Impossible?! Probably, but i will surely be impossible without your support. I believe in hope at looking into a future where once a majestic Pasig River was clean and alive.

Handa ka na bang muling mag Kapit Bisig para sa Ilog Pasig ngayong 2011!?

Source: www.pinoyfitness.com